14 Western PW Schools Named ‘Schools of Excellence’

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Prince William County Schools announced that 10 elementary schools, two middle schools, one K-8 school, and this year a high school, in western Prince William County have achieved high levels of performance, earning  “Schools of Excellence" designations based on 2013-2014 data.
The honorees include:
  • Battlefield High School (Haymarket)
  • Alvey Elementary School (Haymarket)
  • Bristow Run Elementary School (Bristow)
  • Buckland Mills Elementary School (Gainesville)
  • Bull Run Middle School (Gainesville)
  • Cedar Point Elementary School (Bristow)
  • Gainesville Middle School (Gainesville)
  • Glenkirk Elementary School (Gainesville)
  • Mountain View Elementary School (Haymarket)
  • The Nokesville School (Nokesville)
  • Piney Branch Elementary School (Bristow)
  • T. Clay Wood Elementary School (Nokesville)
  • Tyler Elementary School (Gainesville)
  • Victory Elementary School (Bristow)
"Maintaining this designation is not an easy task,"  the school division posted on their web site. "The finish line that marks success moves each year, ensuring that schools never rest with their last accomplishments."
Overall, 46 Prince William County schools earned the recognition, which is an increase of two schools over last year.
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“Schools earn the coveted distinction by demonstrating high levels of performance, as evaluated by state accreditation and Virginia academic Annual Measureable Objectives," they said. "Schools of Excellence must also attain an overall score of at least 90 out of 100 points on PWCS Strategic Plan-based measures."
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These schools will formally celebrate their achievements at their individual buildings, where they will receive will receive commemorative flags and plaques.
Prince William County Schools began the recognition program in 1999.
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